How Ukraine Is Reinventing Defensive Warfare

As the tempo of Russia’s offensive accelerates, Ukraine is adapting its defenses to a battlefield dominated by drones, precision strikes, and disrupted logistics. With troop shortages limiting the ability to hold every position, Ukraine is shifting toward a smarter, layered defense strategy—one that leverages drones, terrain, and flexible logistics to offset manpower constraints. Across key fronts like Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, the emphasis is now on delaying and disrupting enemy advances long enough for drone units and mobile reserves to strike. This article explores how Ukraine is transforming static defenses into integrated systems designed to withstand modern threats—and whether this shift can outpace Russia’s evolving tactics.

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